Changing settings for converting to outlines

  1. In the Line Image Stage, click [To Figure Handle].

    Line Image Stage.

  2. Specify the desired settings in the [Figure Object Conversion Setting] dialog box, and then click [OK].
    1. Select a setting under [Resolution].

      Fine
      Select this setting only if the image contains many small details.

      Normal
      Select this setting to provide a sufficient resolution without making the file too large.

      Coarse
      Select this setting to keep the file as small as possible.

    2. To replace the black outlines with figure handle lines along the center of the outlines, select the [Thinning Process] check box, and then use the slider to select the degree of detail.

      When the slider is set to [Much], even very thick black lines will be replaced with a line along the center.

      1. ON
        To replace the black lines with figure handle lines following the border of the outlines, clear the [Thinning Process] check box.
      2. OFF

    3. Use the [SIZE] slider to set the size.
    4. You will not be able to enlarge the image beyond the limits of the Design Page area. If necessary, click [Design Page Property], and then change the Design Page size.
    5. To create outline data from a part of the image, select the specific area by clicking [Pick Area], then dragging the pointer (+) to draw a selection frame around the area to be selected.

      It may not be possible for outline data to be created from an image when moving from the Line Image Stage to the Figure Handle Stage, even after various outline conversion settings have been specified. If this occurs, return to the Line Image Stage, and correct the outlines in the line image or apply corrections to the image.